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Will Roberts has spent two decades racing into danger as an RNLI volunteer, saving seven lives and helping 662 people in trouble at sea. His journey started at age 17, following his father's footsteps into one of the world's most selfless services.
A new ocean floor testing system lets scientists and businesses trial underwater technology in real conditions for the first time. The breakthrough could solve two of the biggest challenges holding back ocean innovation.
When 19-year-old Aryssa Ertman smelled something strange after midnight, she didn't hesitate. Her quick thinking got her entire family out of their burning home with seconds to spare.
Vertical gardens on city buildings are creating safe havens for wildlife, with researchers documenting hundreds of creatures including three bird species that built nests in the greenery. The soil-based walls attracted 12 types of pollinators, 19 soil invertebrates, and dozens of urban birds.
Teamsters Local 25 just handed out its largest scholarship class ever, giving $74,000 to 37 children and grandchildren of union members. Among the winners is Rachel Albernaz, a Bristol-Plymouth tech school graduate heading to college this fall.
Thousands of Minnesota Somalis are gathering this summer for Independence Day festivals across the state, celebrating resilience after a difficult winter of federal immigration operations. The celebrations feature music, food, carnival rides, and a message of belonging.
A lucky lottery player from Pāpāmoa just turned a trip to their local pharmacy into a $400,000 windfall. Meanwhile, four other New Zealanders are celebrating quarter-million dollar wins from Saturday's draw.
A 66-year-old hiker who fell on a remote New Hampshire trail was airlifted to safety after spending a night in the mountains. The successful rescue showcases the quick response of emergency teams in challenging terrain.
Students across six Connecticut towns can now apply for a $2,000 scholarship to pursue careers that help the planet. The Bristol Garden Club is investing in the next generation of environmental stewards.
The UK's Royal Navy is trialing tiny robotic sailboats that harness wind and solar power for ocean surveillance. The eco-friendly fleet could transform how navies monitor vast stretches of sea without burning fossil fuels.
A New Zealand salon owner turned her annual charity fundraiser into a mission to teach children life-saving water safety skills. Brenda Ardern raised $1,000 to help close the swimming skills gap for 130,000 Kiwi kids who've never had lessons.
A future EMT in Sheboygan just received $1,000 to help launch her career saving lives. The scholarship honors a beloved volunteer who spent his life serving others.
A British company just cracked the code for storing clean energy in places no one thought possible. Their secret? A special fluid that works like water, but better.
Two teenagers from Taranaki didn't just win their age groups at New Zealand's popular Legends Mountain Bike Enduro Series. They beat every adult competitor in their categories to claim the overall championship titles.
A small Vermont town's 68-year tradition has quietly powered more than $175,000 in scholarships, changing lives one student at a time. This April, the Ludlow Rotary Club hosts its beloved Penny Sale fundraiser to keep those college dreams alive.
A three-month campaign by Stuff and Water Safety New Zealand has funded swimming lessons for over 7,000 children at 31 schools nationwide. With seven in 10 Kiwi kids unable to tread water, the program aims to teach 10,000 children essential water safety skills that could save their lives.
The Shield family splits time between two stadiums to watch twin brothers Ollie and Harry pursue their professional football dreams. Their dedication is paying off as Ollie flourishes with Brentford's B team this season.
When Gregory Simmonds spotted an unconscious child floating in a Florida pool, he didn't think twice before diving in fully clothed to save her life. The quick-thinking officer performed CPR until the 6-year-old regained consciousness, and she's now expected to make a full recovery.
Eight years before Charles Lindbergh's famous solo flight, Coast Guard Lieutenant Elmer Stone piloted the first aircraft across the Atlantic Ocean in 1919. His 54-hour journey in a Navy-Curtiss flying boat proved that transoceanic flight was possible and earned him honors from three nations.
Scientists tracking 8,000 seaweed rafts off Greenland discovered underwater forests transport far more carbon to the deep ocean than previously known. The research reveals a natural climate solution hiding beneath coastal waters worldwide.
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